Surrender a Golden

YGRR Accepts Golden Retrievers from the Six New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont) Goldens must be admitted to YGRR by authorized staff and trained volunteers only.

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With the support of our members and donors we have successfully provided services to over 5,000 Goldens in need. We look forward to many more years of fulfilling our mission to support these wonderful creatures.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive medical care, behavioral evaluations, and adoptive homes to homeless Golden Retrievers in the six New England states. Goldens may be admitted to YGRR from outside New England on a case-by-case basis.

Latest Rescue Story

Field Trips for Shelter Dogs-We’ve always known that breaks from kennel life are good for dogs. Now, science confirms that. A recent study showed that spending the night at a volunteer’s house significantly lowers the level of the stress hormone cortisol in shelter dogs. Our 33-run kennel is one of the things that sets us apart from foster-based rescues. […]